| Summer Music at the SOE |
The Club's Summer Concert Series kicks off Sunday June 13th. All three concerts will be held outdoors in our Pavilion and will start at 3pm. Our first concert features Fergus. If you missed them play this past winter in our lounge, don't miss them again! THE FERGUS CONCERT WAS POSTPONED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER. WE WILL BE BOOKING FERGUS FOR ANOTHER DATE. STAY TUNED. Our second concert will be held on Sunday July 11th and will feature Kickback. They too, recently performed at the Club and were a big hit! Come kick back, relax, and enjoy the midsummer fun. The final show of the summer will feature The Rum Runners on August 22nd. All you need to do is show up............they will bring the music AND a twist of lime. |
| Condolences | Our deepest sympathies go out to the families of Red Egan and Doug Welch, who recently passed away. Both will be missed by all of the members that enjoyed their company over the years. |
| SOE Irish Festival | This year's Irish Festival is scheduled for Sunday September 5th. Save the date...there will be more information to follow. |
| 10th Annual Pat Hurley Open | The 10th Annual PHO will be held on Saturday August 7th at Southwick County Club. More information and entry forms will be posted at the Club. |
| 2010 Colleen and her Court | Congratulations to Kirsten Annika Thresher on being selected Westfield's 2010 Colleen. Her Court will consist of Mary Louisa Quinn, Patricia Joan Konefal, Alecia J. Detka, and Adrienne Joy Singer. Kirsten and her Court will sit atop this year's float in the St. Patrick's Day Parade representing the City of Westfield and the Sons of Erin. |
| 2010 Dorothy Griffin Irishwoman of the Year | Congratulations to Reggie Laverty on being named the 2010 Irishwoman of the Year. |
| 2010 Parade Marshall | Congratulations to Mark Hanrahan on being named the 2010 Parade Marshall for the City of Westfield. Mark will be leading the Westfield contingent though the streets of Holyoke at this year's parade |
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2010 Thomas M. Kane Irishman of the Year Dave Bates |
Congratulations to Dave Bates on being named this year's Irishman of the Year. Dave has been a member of the Club for many years, joining when the Club was not more than a year old. He still has his original card number of 284. Dave was also in the first group of senior members to receive a lifetime membership. Dave was an active member of the Scholarship Committee and served as co-chairman for many years. He has worked in the kitchen back when the Club held weekly breakfasts and assisted in organizing the Red Sox bus trips for several seasons. Dave was a founder of the Thursday night Cribbage League and plays golf in the Wednesday morning group. Along with his wife, Mary, he is a frequent participant in many Club activities. Whenever called upon, Dave is always willing to help on any project and enjoys working with other Club members for the benefit of the Club. |
| 2010 Scholarship Winners |
Ed Ferriter Memorial - Kathryn O'Neil Wendy Burke Memorial - Emily Irzyk Susan Mulvenna Memorial - Bridget Davidson James Michael O'Connor Memorial - Shannon Broderick Pat Hurley Memorial - Kara Ingalls SOE Women's Aux - Christian O'Neil George Heath Memorial - Christopher Hewins Sean W. O'Brien Memorial - Michael Sullivan Richard Hills Memorial - Lindsey Hewins Donna Liptak Memorial - Mary Quinn SOE Scholarships - Benjamin Clarke, Samuel Clarke, Tomas Ferriter Clair Shea Memorial - Kathleen Soulliere |
| Cook book for Sale |
The Sons of Erin Cape Cod has put togeter a nice* cook book. If you would like to purchase a copy, contact Tim Shea through the Club at 413-562-5927. Books cost $20.00 each. *The book contains 188 pages and features photos of Ireland by Carol Shea. |
| Quote of the Month |
In Ireland the inevitable never happens and the unexpected constantly occurs. Sir John Pentland Mahaffy
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| General Membership Meetings | The Club's General Membership meetings are held on the first Sunday of each month at 1:00 PM. Meetings are usually suspended for the summer months of June, July and August. The September meeting will be held on Sunday the 12th 2010, so as not to interfere with the Irsih Festival. |
| Women's Auxilary Meetings | The Women's Aux. meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM |
| New Construction | Please bear with us while the Club undergoes some renovations. We will be creating two handicap accessible bathrooms inside (upstairs and down) as well as installing a wheelchair lift to gain access to the Club. There will be some kitchen renovations as well. Construction should not take more than 1 1/2 months. |
| Commemorative Bricks | The Building Committee is selling Commemorative Bricks that will be used to pave a "Memorial Walkway" leading to the 911 Memorial at the Club. These bricks can be inscribed in the memory of a departed family member, loved one, or with your own name. The Walkway enhances the beauty of the 911 Memorial dedicated in the memory of Daniel Trant, Tara Creamer and Brian Murphy. Cost is $50.00 per brick. Forms are located at the Club. |
| Commemorative Veteran's Coins | The Club has created a Commemorative Veteran Coin to be issued to the Club's Irish-American Veterans. You are also eligible to receive one on behalf of a deceased family member that was a veteran. The coins can be personalized with an engraving at your own expense. Please contact Dermot Hurley to receive your coin. |
| Club Dues | General Membership - $40.00, Seniors - $15.00. Women's Aux - $25.00, Seniors $12.50. There is a $10.00 late fee for payment after February 1st. An initial one-time fee of $100.00 for new members will be assessed. This fee is waived for new members between the ages of 21-25. |
| Web Site Contributions | Any news or photos you would like to contribute to the Club's site can be emailed to Dermot Hurley under the Contacts section of this site, or dropped off at the Club. |